Citizen-Sailor crew of N.H. learn sea lore on U.S. ship
Alternative Title
Valley Times Photo Collection;
Creator
Keeshan, Walt
Contributor
This project was supported in whole or in part by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act, administered in California by the State Librarian Made accessible through a grant from the John Randolph Haynes and Dora Haynes Foundation and Photo Friends
Photograph was edited for publication purposes. Photograph caption dated July 25, 1956 reads "Sailors run up flag code. Quartermaster Paul Fields, 28, Tarzana lumberman, and seaman Shelton L. Daniel, 20, North Hollywood draftsman, 'close up' bringing signal flags up on mainmast lanyard. Colorful flags play important part in fleet maneuvers and date back to early sailing days. Flags are used when radio silence has to be observed. They are stowed alphabetically. A seasoned signalman can whip out complete code with flick of the wrist in seconds." See images 00147469 through 00147473 for all photos in this series.
United States--Navy United States--Naval Reserve Sailors--California--San Clemente Island Men--California--San Clemente Island Destroyer escorts Ships--California--San Clemente Island Military maneuvers--California--San Clemente Island Naval reserves Flags San Clemente Island (Calif.)
If you're wondering about permissions and what you can do with this item, a good starting point is the "rights information" on this page. See our terms of use for more tips.
Share your story
Has Calisphere helped you advance your research, complete a project, or find something meaningful? We'd love to hear about it; please send us a message.
